âPUBLIC TRANSPORT is the key for an accessible y mobility and urban equilibrium. â TO MOVE AROUND THE URBAN SPACE MU
ACCESSIBILITY IN URBAN SPACES
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URBAN ACCESSIBILITY: ACCESSIBILITY ÆMOBILTY ÆUSE OF SPACES ÆGUIDELINE
July 2008
MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE MOBILITY
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY
TRANSPORT (UAT)
URBANISM (UAU)
MOBILITY RESULTS: QUALITY OF URBAN LIFE: by a planned increase of basic services and habitability of the city ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: by reducing the negative effects of an uncontrolled growth of the population and its mobility SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: by assuring a balanced mobility we reach an equal and autonomous society
MOBILITY ÆACCESSIBILTY is a benefit for all the inhabitants ÆPUBLIC TRANSPORT is the keyy for an accessible mobility and urban equilibrium Æ TO MOVE AROUND THE URBAN SPACE MUST BE EASY SAFE & PLEASANT EASY,
USE OF SPACES ÆREACH THE PLACE -Parking areas close to the interesting points and properly p p y indicated. -The public transport net must be strategically located in order d tto minimize i i i llong-distances di t on ffoot. t Public transport – as well the public buildings – must -Public be accessible to everybody.
USE OF SPACES ÆMOVE AROUND -Clear information and indications: use of icons and the p maximum information as possible. -Comprehensible, logical and functional organization of th circulation. the i l ti Clear open distribution of spaces: avoiding hided zones -Clear that can be dangerous.
USE OF SPACES ÆDESIGN -Balance l b between aesthetic h i and d ffunction i – AVOID O ORTHOPEDIC DESIGNS!!! -Promote safe designs – it might be used in a different g wayy as thought. -Special attention to the design and location of the urban f furniture i or complements. l -Easy conservation conservation, maintenance maintenance, and cleaning cleaning.